overwrite
pronunciation
How to pronounce overwrite in British English:
UK [ˌəʊvəˈraɪt]
How to pronounce overwrite in American English:
US [ˌoʊvərˈraɪt]
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- Verb:
- write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data
Word Origin
- overwrite (v.)
- 1690s, "to write over other writing," from over- + write (v.). Of computers, it is attested from 1959. Meaning "to write too elaborately or ornately" is from 1923. Related: Overwriting; overwritten.
Example
- 1. These options determine whether subsequent deliveries overwrite a file .
- 2. Do you wish to overwrite this password reset disk ?
- 3. Choosing this option will overwrite any existing permission settings .
- 4. Are you saying you 're gonna overwrite my brain ?
- 5. Leaving the current name visible will overwrite the file .